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John Kander

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John Kander

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American musical theatre composer

Film & TV

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

John Kander (born March 18, 1927) is an American composer best known for his contributions to musical theater, including scoring Chicago and Cabaret with lyricist Fred Ebb.

Known for

  • Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story — Self2025
  • Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age — Self2021
  • Every Act of Life — Self2018
  • Harold Prince: The Director's Life2018
  • Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do — Self2015
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert2015
  • Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals — Self2013
  • Chicago: The Musical2006
  • AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies — Self2004
  • The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle — Self1997

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Harold
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Kansas City
Occupation
screenwriter
Languages spoken
English language
Genre
musical
Instrument
piano
Image
John Kandor 1998.jpg
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date of birth
1927-03-18
sexual orientation
homosexuality
name in native language
John Kander
start of work period
1957-00-00
ethnic group
American Jews
partner in business or sport
Fred Ebb
birth name
John Harold Kander
Commons category
John Kander
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